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GOODWIN Machinery, in collaboration
with Cable & Wire Technical Services,
has designed and manufactured a rod
breakdown machine that is based on the
industry standard Winget Syncro F-13.
This innovatively designed machine was
manufactured on time and within budget
and is now running “very successfully” in a
factory in Europe.
This CWF-13 non-ferrous rod breakdown
machine can draw down from 8mm
copper or 9.5mm diameter aluminium
and has many features like the small
floor space required (4.6 x 1.55m), a top
production rate of 30.6 MPS, and many
more.
The design, manufacture and assembly
were all done in the UK, the parts being
manufactured using a mix of Goodwin
Machinery and Cable & Wire preferred
suppliers, with the final assembly and test
being performed at Goodwin’s Bolton
factory.
The test run was carried out in the
presence of the customer, who noted how
quiet the machine was running. This can
be attributed to the fact that all the gears
are case hardened and ground, and the
design of the machine facilitates the use
of helical gears with no back-shaft/hypoid
or spiral bevels.
The machine comes with an optional
lubrication system for either copper or
aluminium plus an optional pay-in stand.
There is also a low-noise screw-type
oil pump for the main gearbox which
fits neatly to the back of the machine,
making it ideal for maintenance access,
filter cleaning, etc. The machine is also
complete with a 300HP/constant torque
motor and drive. This machine is a
suitable replacement for existing rod
breakdown machines, with the team
of engineers/electricians being able to
synchronise with any existing down line
equipment.
However, in the event of the customer
wanting a complete line, Goodwin can
also supply new annealers and spoolers
with all interface wiring and controls.
Goodwin Machinery Ltd – UK
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